CARS

Malaysians like their cars. In 2009, 72% of households owned a car but only 31% of households owned an air-conditioner. Perhaps that is why Malaysians like to spend so much time in their cars – they are cooler than staying at home!

CAR LICENSE PLATES

The first letter on license plates denotes the state where the vehicle is registered as follows:

CAR NUMBER PLATE AUCTIONS

Like many countries, prestigious or personalised number plates in Malaysia are highly sought after. The most expensive number plate sold at auction so far was WWW1 which sold for RM520,000 in May 2012.

CATS

According to Malay Magic by Walter Skeat “it is supposed to be lucky to keep cats because they long for a soft cushion to lie upon and so (indirectly) wish for the prosperity of their master.” However it is very unlucky to kill a cat. And they must be prevented from coming into contact with a human corpse otherwise the deceased might suddenly spring to its feet!

CAUSEWAY

Since 1923, the Causeway has been the main road and rail artery between Singapore and Malaysia. It can get very congested with traffic, not helped by having border controls at each end. Singaporeans must leave Singapore with at least a three-quarters full petrol tank to prevent drivers from popping over the border to fill up with cheap Malaysian petrol.